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I've never really understood it either. RailsConf is $700. I don't know what the turn-out is but I would guess ~1,000 people maybe? That is $700,000. Maybe I am
by bradly 16y ago
I've never really understood it either. RailsConf is $700. I don't know what the turn-out is but I would guess ~1,000 people maybe? That is $700,000. Maybe I am just unaware how much a conference costs to put on, but that seems like a ton of money. Plus most conferences have sponsors too.
- steveklabnik 16y agoFree Market Economoy 101: things are worth whatever people are willing to pay for them. Prices aren't based on cost, they're based on value.
- jamesbritt 16y ago"Prices aren't based on cost, they're based on value." Sometimes. MountainWest RubyConf is $125. There are other regional Ruby confs that are free. These are among the best and most valuable gatherings I've attended. The organisers are aware of this value, but they're not doing it to make money so they're not jacking up the prices as they could. When you look at the price for this or that conference, think about who's doing it, for what reason, and for whose benefit. Try to support those closest to your ideals.